Carpenters Salary in Napa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Napa, CA

Median annual salary $78,940 +33.1% vs national
Median hourly $37.95
10th percentile $56,480
90th percentile $126,970
Employed locally 570
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,480
    25th
    $62,170
    50th (median)
    $78,940
    75th
    $95,230
    90th
    $126,970

    Napa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $108,970 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 72% Median Carpenters salary is 28% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Carpenters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Urban Honolulu, HI $94,090
    Hawaii $85,970
    Fairbanks-College, AK $83,120
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $82,760
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $82,280
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $81,370

    Nearby metros — Carpenters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $81,210
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $80,950
    Decatur, IL $80,770
    Vallejo, CA $80,560
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $80,270
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $78,090

    Related occupations in Napa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $52,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $99,060
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $59,190
    Electricians $80,910
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $82,450
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $70,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Napa?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Napa, CA is $37.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.06 or more per hour.

    Is Napa above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Napa, CA is 33.1% above the national median of $59,310. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Carpenters in Napa?

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $56,480 per year in Napa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,170.